4/9/23 EASTER Bulletin & Order of Service

Welcome & Church Information
Welcome to St Pete First United Methodist Church! All are welcome. All belong. Whether a first-time guest or a lifelong member, you are a part of our family. God has called you to worship here, and for that we are glad.
Rev. Bob Martin, Senior Pastor
Rev. Margaret Rountree, Associate Pastor
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7 am Sunrise Order of Service
Easter Sunday
Sunrise service - 7:00 AM
April 9, 2023
WELCOME
WORSHIP SONG
"Death Was Arrested"
Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin Lost without hope with no place to begin Your love Made a way to let mercy come in When death was arrested and my life began
Ash was redeemed only beauty remains My orphan heart was given a name My mourning grew quiet, my feet rose to dance When death was arrested and my life began
Oh, Your grace so free washes over me You have made me new, now life begins with You It's your endless love pouring down on us You have made us new, now life begins with You
Released from my chains I'm a prisoner no more My shame was a ransom He faithfully bore He cancelled my debt and He called me His friend When death was arrested and my life began
Oh, Your grace so free washes over me
You have made me new, now life begins with You
It's your endless love pouring down on us
You have made us new, now life begins with You
Our savior displayed on a criminal's cross Darkness rejoiced as though heaven had lost But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand That's when death was arrested and my life began
Oh, we're free, free, forever we're free Come join the song of all the redeemed Yes, we're free, free, forever amen When death was arrested and my life began
Oh, we're free, free, forever we're free
Come join the song of all the redeemed
Yes, we're free, free, forever amen
When death was arrested and my life began
When death was arrested and my life began Yes, when death was arrested and my life began
WORSHIP SONG
"Because He Lives (Amen)"
I believe in the Son, I believe in the risen One I believe, I overcome by the power of His blood
Amen, Amen, I'm alive, I'm alive because He lives Amen, Amen, let my song join the One that never ends Because He lives
I was dead in the grave, I was covered in sin and shame I heard mercy call my name, He rolled the stone away
Amen, Amen, I'm alive, I'm alive because He lives
Amen, Amen, let my song join the One that never ends
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow Because He lives every fear is gone I know He holds my life, my future in His hands
Amen, Amen, I'm alive, I'm alive because He lives
Amen, Amen, let my song join the One that never ends
Amen, Amen, I'm alive, I'm alive because He lives
Amen, Amen, let my song join the One that never ends
Because He lives
Because He lives
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
SERMON
Rev. Margaret Rountree
CLOSING SONG
“Because He Lives”
God sent His son, they called Him Jesus. He came to love, heal and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon; An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future and life is worth the living just because He lives!
And then one day, I'll cross the river. I'll fight life's final war with pain; And then, as death gives way to victory, I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives!
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future
and life is worth the living just because He lives!
BENEDICTION
Thank you for joining us this morning!
Happy Easter!
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Easter Sunday
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
April 9, 2023
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
"Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!" arr. Joel Raney
Rick Nay, Organ; John Richardson, Piano
(11:00) Chancel Choir and String Quartet
*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree
Pastor: The darkness is banished!
People: The brightness of God’s love floods in on us!
Pastor: Christ is risen from the dead!
People: Christ is alive forevermore!
Pastor: Hallelujah!
People: Hallelujah!
*HYMN OF PRAISE
"Christ the Lord is Risen Today" (vs. 1-4) Number 302
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
*CONGREGATIONAL SONG
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” Number 557
Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love;
the fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
“Affirmation from 1 Corinthians and Colossians” Number 888
Pastor:
This is the good news
which we have received,
in which we stand,
and by which we are saved:
People:
Christ died for our sins,
was buried,
was raised on the third day,
and appeared first to the women,
then to Peter and the Twelve,
and then to many faithful witnesses.
We believe Jesus is the Christ,
the Anointed One of God,
the firstborn of all creation,
the firstborn from the dead,
in whom all things hold together,
in whom the fullness of God
was pleased to dwell
by the power of the Spirit.
Christ is the head of the body, the church,
and by the blood of the cross
reconciles all things to God. Amen.
PASTORAL PRAYER / LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
(11:00) ANTHEM
"His Robes for Mine" by Dan Forrest
Chancel Choir and String Quartet
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
"Amazing Grace" ...Craig Courtney
(8:00) Derek Weston-Soloist
(11:00) Chancel Choir and String Quartet
*DOXOLOGY Number 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Easter People, Raise Your Voices” Number 304
SERMON
“Believers and Deniers” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (The Message)
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
"He Lives!" Number 310
*BENEDICTION
* (11:00) BENEDICTION RESPONSE
"Hallelujah" from Messiah by G. F. Handel
Chancel Choir and String Quartet
POSTLUDE
"Glorious Majesty" by Lani Smith
Rick Nay, Organist
Thank you for joining us this morning!
Happy Easter!
9:30 am Order of Service
Easter Sunday
Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM
April 9, 2023
Prelude
"Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!" arr. Joel Raney
Rick Nay, Organ; John Richardson, Piano
Easter Welcome Rev. Margaret Rountree
Praise & Worship
"Overcome"
Passing the Peace
Praise & Worship
"Death Was Arrested"
"Because He Lives (Amen)"
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings (Click here to GIVE)
"The Commission"
SERMON
“Believers and Deniers” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (The Message)
Worship Song
“Graves to Gardens”
Benediction
Thank you for joining us this morning!
Happy Easter!
Pastor's Note
A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! That is the historic proclamation for Easter morning amongst the worldwide Christian community. Death and sin have been conquered and God’s mighty promise to save the world is in full force. Whether you are one who has claimed Jesus as your Savior seasons ago or it was just today, you too live into the promise of Hope expressed through our Lord. The tomb is empty but God’s heart is full of you and grace for you!
— Pastor Bob
Bulletin/Announcements
Wednesday Night Dinner Menu
$5 kids, $8 adults, $30 family of 5
To-Go available by reservation
Greek Quinoa Salad w/Chicken, Pita Chips, Apple Crisp
Kids: Pizza, Celery & Carrots, Fruit Cup, Cookie
Last Week's Attendance Numbers
Thank you for joining us for worship! These are our attendance numbers for worship from last week. We hope to see you again next week!
April 2 (Palm Sunday): In Person 533 // Online 331
February 2023 Financials
Operating Income $194,826
Operating Expenses $344,969

Easter Service Project — March 27 through Easter Sunday:
St Pete First is helping to stock the clothes closet at the Salvation Army Job Center on 4th Street South with gently used or new clothing. In particular, they need attire that can be worn by men or women for a job interview. Please drop off clothing donations in the Fellowship Hall from March 27th thru Easter Sunday. We are also accepting cash/check donations for purchasing needed items. It is our hope to have 100% participation!
Items needed include: dress shirts, men’s and women’s slacks (black if possible), dresses, ties, underwear & socks, dress shoes, work shoes and boots, non-skid shoes (for kitchen work), and steel toe shoes (for construction sites). Casual clothing items are also in demand.

Church Office Holiday Hours: The church office will be closed all day on Monday, April 10.

My Year as a Fulbright Scholar in Kenya—Sun. 4/23:
Dr. Jenifer Hartman spent a year as a Visiting Professor at Kenya Methodist University in Meru. She will share her incredible experience of living in a totally different culture on the equator in Africa. This will be an interactive multimedia presentation designed to showcase our church's renewed international ministries.

Hymn Sing—Wed. 4/26:
Join us on Wednesday, April 26 for a Hymn Sing in the Fellowship Hall. The Kids Praise Team will be performing some songs, and then we'll all sing together— request your favorite hymns!

Allocations Funding:
The Allocations/Memorial Committee is accepting applications for charitable funding from the Church's Permanent Fund. Click here and scroll down for more information.
Job Openings
To see the entire list of job openings, visit our Job Center: https://www.stpetefirst.org/job-center.

Job Opening— Preschool Teachers:
St. Pete First UMC Preschool is looking for vibrant teachers to educate, care for, and inspire the young minds at our preschool. If you are interested in joining our amazing team, please give us a call at (727) 822-8767 or email Alicia at aclements@fumcsp.org

Job Opening— Custodian:
Need a part-time job, or know of someone who does? St. Pete First is looking for a self-motivated part-time Custodian. Flexible hours. For more information email Chad Simonds, csimonds@fumcsp.org, or call the church at (727) 894-4661
Kids & Youth
KIDS
SUNDAYS
9:30 AM
Nursery (Birth - 2 years) Room 105
2’s TODDLER Room 104
PRESCHOOL (Age 3 - K) Sunday School Preschool Hall
ELEMENTARY (1st - 5th Gr) Kids Church 4th Floor
11:00 AM
Nursery (Birth - 2 years) Room 105
2’s TODDLER Room 104
PRESCHOOL (Age 3 - K) Kids Church Preschool Hall
ELEMENTARY (1st - 5th Gr) Sunday School 4th Floor
CLUB 56 (5th & 6th Grades) Room 404
WEDNESDAYS
5:00 PM KIDS PRAISE TEAM (Age 4-5th Grade) Chapel
5:30 PM DINNER Fellowship Hall
6-7 PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE 4th Floor/Preschool Hall
6:30-7:30 PM NURSERY (Birth - 3 years) Room 105
YOUTH
SUNDAYS
9:30 AM WORSHIP (Look for the youth up front) Sanctuary
11:00 AM CLUB 56 (5th & 6th Grades) 4th Floor, Room 404
10:45 AM YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse
10:45 AM Confirmation WhereHouse
6:00 PM WH PM (6th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse
WEDNESDAYS
5:30 PM DINNER Fellowship Hall
6-7:30 PM Youth Group WhereHouse
Weekly & Monthly Events
SUNDAY WORSHIP
8:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary
9:30 am Contemporary Service -Sanctuary
11:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary
FELLOWSHIP TIME (BETWEEN SERVICES)
9:00 am Common Grounds Fellowship Hall
ADULTS
SUNDAYS
9:30 am QUEST Zoom & Room 208
10:45 am PROMISED LAND Zoom & Room 301
10:45 am YOUNGISH ADULTS Room 101
11:00 am BECOMERS Zoom & Room 103
11:00 am DISCIPLE MAKERS Library-Room 212
11:00 am SOJOURNERS Room 208
MONDAYS
11:30 am United Women in Faith FAST Crowd (3rd Mondays) Location varies
TUESDAYS
1:00 pm United Women in Faith Deborah Circle (2nd Tuesdays) Room 103
WEDNESDAYS
5:30 pm DINNER Fellowship Hall
6:30 pm BAND OF BROTHERS Parlor – Room 214
6:30 pm PASTOR BOB'S BIBLE STUDY Chapel
6:30 pm PASTOR MARGE'S BIBLE STUDY Room 208
6:30 pm EXODUS BIBLE STUDY Room 103
6:30 pm WOMEN'S STUDY: "THE GIRL'S STILL GOT IT" Room 308
THURSDAYS
7:30 am THURSDAY MEN’S STUDY Zoom
2:00 pm United Women in Faith Abigails (4th Thursdays) Room 103
MUSIC
SUNDAYS
10:20 am CHANCEL CHOIR Room 312
12:10 pm HANDBELLS Room 310
WEDNESDAYS
6:00 pm IGNITE WORSHIP PRACTICE Sanctuary
7:30 pm CHANCEL CHOIR PRACTICE Room 312
CARE & SUPPORT
WEDNESDAYS
12:00 Noon CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Zoom
THURSDAYS
6:30 pm WOMEN'S JOURNEY Chapel
7:30 pm AL-ANON Parlor – Room 214
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
5:30 PM BOARD OF TRUSTEES Room 101
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:30 PM STAFF PARISH Closed Meeting
THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:00 PM FINANCE COMMITTEE Admin Conference Room
FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:30 PM CHURCH COUNCIL Fellowship Hall & Zoom
